MIFFLIN – More than 200 years ago, the outdoorsman known as Johnny Appleseed called North Central Ohio home. Now, portions of two state highways that pass by his land holdings and sites related to Appleseed in Richland and Ashland counties are being designated as Ohio’s newest scenic byway. The Johnny Appleseed Historic Byway is a […]
Tim Busbey, Asst. Editor
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Youth philanthropy efforts honored by Ashland County Community Foundation
ASHLAND – Young people who want to make a difference in their communities were honored Tuesday night at Ashland University. The Ashland County Community Foundation presented “A Celebration of Youth Philanthropy” as they recognized the ACCF’s IMPACT Youth Council grant recipients and the Young “Difference-Makers.” The IMPACT Youth Council was formed in 2015 as a […]
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Collin Raye, John Michael Montgomery to headline 2017 Ashland Co. Fair
ASHLAND – Two country music stars will perform at the Ashland County Fair this fall. John Michael Montgomery and Collin Raye will be in concert on Sept. 19 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25 for track and bleacher seats and $20 for grandstand tickets. Tickets are on sale now at the fair office. Tickets are […]
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Mansfield, Loudonville, Wooster bank robberies may be linked
WOOSTER – Recent bank robberies in Loudonville and Mansfield may be linked to Thursday’s robbery at the Farmers National Bank in Wooster. In the Wooster robbery, at about 4:23 p.m. Thursday, Wooster Police responded to a hold up alarm at the Farmers National Bank located at 305 W. Liberty St. Upon arrival, the suspect had […]
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Loudonville Farmers & Savings Bank robbed
LOUDONVILLE — The Farmers & Savings Bank in Loudonville was robbed around noon Wednesday by a white male. According to the Loudonville Police Department, the suspect entered the bank and presented a note demanding cash. He then fled the scene on foot. The suspect is described as a white male in his early 20s, about […]
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Ashland Council approves rezoning on Commerce Parkway, stop light on bypass
ASHLAND – Following a brief public hearing, Ashland City Council unanimously approved rezoning property south of Commerce Parkway from R-S residential district to M-4 industrial and business park district. The property in Montgomery Township was originally planned to be used for residential housing. However, the land was sold several years ago to a new owner […]
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National title hasn’t changed life for Robyn Fralick or her team
ASHLAND – Just a little more than one month removed from winning a national championship to complete a perfect undefeated season, Robyn Fralick says life hasn’t changed for her. And she wouldn’t have it any other way. “It hasn’t. There’s still groceries to get, laundry to do and diapers to change. And in a way […]
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New Mohican Young Professionals group plans event for May 6
LOUDONVILLE – A group of young entrepreneurs from the Mohican area have banded together to form a group for like-minded people, and they are planning their first event to help spread word about their group. Mohican Young Professionals is dedicated to providing regional professionals with social events and programs to help build professional relationships and […]
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AU softball coach prepares to end historic career
ASHLAND – When Ashland University softball coach Sheilah Gulas came to Ashland University more than two decades ago, she thought she might finish her coaching career in Ashland, but she never thought it would be 2017 when she finally hung up her cleats. Now, more than 700 wins and 21 seasons at AU later, Gulas […]
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Ashland Arborist answers questions about trees for Arbor Day
ASHLAND – Ashland Arborist Brian Blessing and his team planted two trees for Arbor Day on Thursday in case of rain on Friday, so he had the opportunity to play a different role on Friday: interview subject for Ashland Main Street Director Sandra Tunnell. Tunnell took the opportunity to quiz Blessing on what he does […]